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20 Amateur satellites

Long March 6

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Location


Launch Complex 16

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

Launch Complex 16 has witnessed the launch of 14 rockets, including 14 orbital launch attempts, while Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 134 rocket launches.

Launch Complex 16

Rocket


China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 6

Long March 6

Agency


China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

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